The place between breaths

An Na

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The place between breaths

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by An Na

Reading Level 4-5 Intense (Lvl 4) Ages 13+ Heads Up

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is intense and may include graphic or distressing scenes.

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About This Book

Grace is a determined sixteen-year-old caught between hope and fear as she searches for a cure to the illness that took her mother away. Working alongside top scientists in a genetics lab, she uncovers a breakthrough that might change everything — but as her own mind begins to falter, she must confront the possibility that the disease could be affecting her too. This gripping tale explores the challenges of mental illness and the strength it takes to face the unknown.

Themes

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with intense content intensity. Content themes include mental health, schizophrenia, emotional: fear & anxiety. Written for readers ages 13+.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 4 — Intense
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Heavy themes explored in depth. War, death, abuse addressed directly.

Content Flags

Mental Health Schizophrenia Emotional: Fear & Anxiety Emotional: Identity & Self-Discovery Emotional: Loss & Grief
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
8
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
10
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

181 pages
38,534 words
4h 17m read-aloud
ISBN
9781481422253
Pages
181
Publisher
Atheneum/Caitlyn Dlouhy Books
Published
2018
Type
Fiction
Word Count
38,534
Read-Aloud
~4h 17m
Text Density
Standard

Genres

Subjects

GeneticsFathers and DaughtersMental IllnessSchizophreniaHigh SchoolsSchoolsMissing PersonsLaboratories